Pat-a-Pep 8001-43F is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #3780B9, LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Light Blue from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3780B9 · 8001-43F
Pat-a-Pep
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pat-a-Pep Technical Profile
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Pat-a-Pep in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pat-a-Pep in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPat-a-Pep
Nearly identical
RALLight Blue
Light Blue
RAL
Nearly identical
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Electric Blue
PPG
Nearly identical
Skylla
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Skylla
Vista Paint
Very similar
Glacier Lake
Behr
Very similar
Walker Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Aspiration
Kilz
Very similar
Finley Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Endless Summer
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Danube
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pat-a-Pep
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pat-a-Pep
#3780B9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6E72B5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pat-a-Pep
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pat-a-Pep Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Pat-a-Pep.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pat-a-Pep — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pat-a-Pep have?
Pat-a-Pep by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pat-a-Pep in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pat-a-Pep from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pat-a-Pep are Light Blue by RAL (a near-identical match), Pea Flower Tea by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Electric Blue by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pat-a-Pep's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Pat-a-Pep?
Pat-a-Pep has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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